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Source well
What will they be doing in their role?
How will success be measured
What skills will they need in order to succeed? What do they need coming in, and what can be trained
What personal qualities will help them excel?
Make objectives SMART
Select the right interviewers and pre-brief them

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Be CLEAR, honest & empathetic
Let the employee have air time, but don’t apologize or back peddle
Let the employee compose himself/herself
Keep to the plot. Be clear, quick & firm, it’s not a discussion or argument

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Settle the survivors
Respect the privacy of individuals, but debrief the team
De-stress the firing team. Don’t go home and kick your dog!
Even if you know it is coming and you know it is right, it is still traumatic for absolutely everyone